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Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

IATA MAD ICAO LEMD Large Airport Scheduled Service

Location

Airport Information

City

Madrid

Country

🇪🇸 Spain

Continent

Coordinates

40.4934, -3.5722

Elevation

1,998 ft (609 m)

Runways

Ident	Length	Width	Surface	Lighted
18R/36L	14,271 ft (4,350 m)	197 ft	ASP	Yes
14R/32L	13,084 ft (3,988 m)	197 ft	ASP	Yes
14L/32R	11,483 ft (3,500 m)	197 ft	ASP	Yes
18L/36R	11,483 ft (3,500 m)	197 ft	ASP	Yes

Departures

🇩🇪 FRA Frankfurt am Main

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🇫🇷 CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise)

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🇺🇸 DFW Dallas-Fort Worth

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About Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is the primary international airport of Spain and the busiest airport in the Iberian Peninsula. Located 12 kilometers northeast of the center of Madrid, the airport opened in 1931 and was renamed in 2014 in honor of the former Prime Minister of Spain. MAD handles over 60 million passengers per year across four terminals. Terminal 4 and its satellite building, T4S, opened in 2006 as a landmark architectural project designed by Richard Rogers and Antonio Lamela, featuring a distinctive undulating bamboo ceiling and colorful structural columns. The airport serves as the primary hub for Iberia and its parent company IAG, as well as Air Europa, and is the principal gateway between Europe and Latin America due to Spain's historical and linguistic ties to the region. Madrid-Barajas offers one of the most extensive route networks to Central and South American destinations of any European airport. The Metro Line 8 connects Terminal 4 to central Madrid in approximately 30 minutes, and the Cercanias commuter train provides additional rail access. The airport operates four runways in a dual-parallel configuration. MAD's position as a southern European hub also makes it a natural transfer point for traffic between Europe, Africa, and the Americas.

Aviation Terms

Airfield Lighting (AGL) Airport Category Airport Elevation (ELEV) Airport Fire Station (ARFF) Airport Lounge Airport Reference Point (ARP) Apron Automated Passport Control (APC)

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get from Madrid–Barajas Airport to the city center?

The Metro Line 8 runs from Terminals 1-2 and Terminal 4 to Nuevos Ministerios in central Madrid in about 15-20 minutes. A single metro ticket costs EUR 4.50-5.00 (including the airport supplement). The Cercanias commuter train (Line C1) from Terminal 4 reaches Atocha station in about 25 minutes for EUR 2.60. Express buses to Atocha run 24 hours.

How many terminals does Madrid–Barajas Airport have?

MAD has four terminals: T1, T2, T3, and T4 (including the satellite building T4S). T4 and T4S were designed by Richard Rogers and are known for their distinctive undulating bamboo-lined roof. T1, T2, and T3 are adjacent and connected by walkways, while T4 is located 2 km away and connected by a free automated shuttle bus.

Which airlines have a hub at Madrid–Barajas Airport?

Iberia operates its global hub from Terminal 4 and T4S, with extensive connections to Latin America and Europe. Air Europa also uses MAD as its base. Iberia is a member of the Oneworld alliance, and Madrid is the primary gateway between Europe and Latin America with more direct routes to South American capitals than any other European airport.

How do I transfer between terminals at Madrid Airport?

Terminals 1, 2, and 3 are connected by indoor walkways and are within walking distance of each other. Terminal 4 and T4S are located about 2 km away and require a free shuttle bus that runs every few minutes. For airside connections within T4-T4S, an automated people mover train connects the main building to the satellite in about 4 minutes.

Does Madrid Airport have good lounge access?

MAD offers several lounges, including the Iberia VIP lounges in T4 and T4S which are among the best in Europe, featuring hot food, showers, and rest areas. The Sala VIP Neptuno in T1 and Sala VIP Cibeles in T4S are accessible via Priority Pass and other programs. Premium economy and business class passengers on Iberia and Oneworld partners enter for free.